Bicycle Man


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Bicyclist/journalist Alan Snel decided to pack a lifetime of bicycle misadventures, crazy times and tender moments into a collection of bicycle stories thatspan nearly 40 years. Bicyclingcan be about giving you a ride to work, a front-row seat to see nature, a meditation session, a workout or a ride across the country. Alan has bicycled it all and tried it all, even trying to increase the profile of bicycling in Tampa Bay -- talk about a long uphill ride. This is Alan's love sonnet to bicycling in all its forms. Never stop pedaling.




Sunk Without a Sound


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In November 1928 an empty scow was found adrift and empty in the Colorado River. No bodies were found. But since 1971 several people have come forward claiming to be the occupants; one confesses to being a murderer.




The Grand Canyon


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-Could the Grand Canyon's rock layers have formed in a single year of Noah's flood?-Why are there no dinosaur, bird or mammal fossils in the canyon's layers?-How do we know that radiometric dating methods are reliable?-How can we tell what happened in the unobserved past?-How long did it take to carve out the canyon?-Is Young Earth Creationism really biblical?Learn the answers to these questions and more to understand how the Grand Canyon testifies to an old earth. Insights from top geologists, highlighted by stunning photographs, provide a memorable guide to these ancient wonders of creation.




Backpacker


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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.




Backpacker


Book Description

Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.







Mobil Travel Guide


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Trip Planner


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To take the first step to a grand family travel time, the Park Service offers a helpful guide, Trip Planner, filled with general information starting with "Getting to the Grand Canyon," what weather to expect when there, plus lots of details and photos about the South and North Rim and more. Park Rangers know just about everything and anything to make your Grand Canyon visit all you could expect it to be. So they urge you to "get involved." Start now by obtaining the Grand Canyon Trip Planner. "Awesome" is an understatement! Audience: tourists to national parks, hikers, backpackers, National Park Rangers, travel agents, tour packagers, nature explorers, travel agents and companies, and more




Fodor's InFocus Grand Canyon


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Whether you want to hike along South Rim trails, take a rafting trip on the Colorado River, or discover the Canyon’s fauna and flora, the local Fodor’s travel experts on the Grand Canyon are here to help! Fodor’s In Focus Grand Canyon National Park guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. In Focus Grand Canyon National Park travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, lodges, and campsites, outdoor activities, scenic drives, hiking and biking trails, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “12 Ultimate Experiences,” Flora of the Grand Canyon,” “Fauna of the Grand Canyon” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the the Grand Canyon’s stunning geographical features, its historic lodges, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on the “Best Hikes of the Grand Canyon,” “The Grand Canyon with Kids,” and “Grand Canyon Itineraries” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: the South Rim, the North Rim, the West Rim, and gateway cities and towns including Flagstaff, Williams, and Tusayan, and much more Planning on visiting more national parks? Check out Fodor’s National Parks of the West, InFocus Zion and Bryce Canyon and InFocus Great Smoky Mountains National Park *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Fodor's InFocus Grand Canyon National Park


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Whether you want to hike along South Rim trails, take a rafting trip on the Colorado River, or discover the Canyon’s fauna and flora, the local Fodor’s travel experts on the Grand Canyon are here to help! Fodor’s In Focus Grand Canyon National Park guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s In Focus Grand Canyon National Park travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, lodges, and campsites, outdoor activities, scenic drives, hiking and biking trails, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “12 Ultimate Experiences,” Plants of the Grand Canyon,” “Animals of the Grand Canyon” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the the Grand Canyon’s stunning geographical features, its historic lodges, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on the “Best Grand Canyon Views,” “Tips for Avoiding Grand Canyon Crowds,” and “Grand Canyon Itineraries” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: the South Rim, the North Rim, the West Rim, and gateway cities and towns including Flagstaff, Williams, and Tusayan, and much more Planning on visiting more national parks? Check out Fodor’s National Parks of the West, InFocus Zion and Bryce Canyon and InFocus Great Smoky Mountains National Park *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!